Roasted Vegetable Bolognese Sauce
6
servings20
minutes50
minutesThis recipe is delicious and healthier alternative to the traditional “meat” bolognese sauce. With the use of mushrooms and cauliflower we make this dish just as satisfying and comforting as the meat sauce.
Ingredients
2 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large red pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 stalks of celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 red onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 a large head of cauliflower, cut into small pieces
1 garlic head
3 Tbsp. of olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
8 ounces of baby bella mushrooms
8 ounces of shitake mushrooms
1/2 cup of tomato paste
1/2 cup of red wine
1/4 tsp. of Calabrian pepper paste (we used Trader Joe’s)
1 Tbsp. of dried oregano
1/2 cup of fresh parmesan cheese
Fresh basil, cut chiffonade technique
12 ounces of pasta, ( we used Bonza Chickpea penne pasta)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place carrots, pepper, celery, red onion, and garlic on a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until tender. Set aside.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, and cook until slightly browned, approximately 4-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, wine, calabrian pepper paste and oregano. Continue to mix together and cook a couple more minutes. Add roasted vegetable mix and gently stir to combine. Remove from heat.
- Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the liquid. Transfer pasta to skillet with sauce. Return to low heat, and stir in reserved pasta water- 1/2 cup at a time until sauce is creamy. Stir for about 3 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese and top with fresh basil.
Tips and nutritional value (source: Joy bauer & Healthline)
- 1. Carrots are a very good source of beta-carotene which is an antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A. Vitamin A promotes good vision and an important role in boosting immunity.
- 2. Mushrooms actually have amazing health benefits. They are rich in essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B, riboflavin (red blood cells) and niacin ( digestive system.) They are also a great source if an antioxidant called selenium which helps prevent inflammation.
